Minister says over 70% of the gas tariff is the purchase cost
Dorin Junghietu says the market price of gas has risen by more than 40% in recent months, to over $1,000 per thousand cubic metres.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
Of the 26.14 lei per cubic metre on your bill, 17.5 lei is the cost of the gas itself. Distribution costs about 5 lei, and the 8% VAT is 1.94 lei. The government says it will compensate needy families for their costs.
What happened
Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu explained how the gas tariff is formed. He said over 70% of the final tariff is the cost of gas bought on the international market. He linked the price rise to conflicts in the Middle East, a gas shortage and high demand.
In short
- Gas market prices have risen by more than 40% in recent months, according to the minister.
- At the start of the year, the price was estimated at about $360 per thousand cubic metres.
- Energocom's administrative costs make up 0.54 lei of the total costs.
- Gas transport costs 0.59 lei of the total costs, and distribution about 5 lei.
- Distribution is run by 12 companies subordinated to Moldovagaz, with about 5,000 employees.
Original sources
- Junghietu: Peste 70% din tariful la gaz reprezintă costul de achiziție · in RomanianRead it on Point.md
- Жунгиету: Более 70% тарифа на газ составляет стоимость закупки · in RussianRead it on Point.md
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